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Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category

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Use rain barrels to collect water from your roof!

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Use this water for plants and gardens and save money on your water bill.

Tags: action, Catholic, environment, save money, water
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Buy energy efficient appliances!

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Computers, printers, copiers, air conditioners, refrigerators and other appliances are available in energy efficient models that will help your home, business or school save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Tags: action, Catholic, energy, reducing CO2, save energy, save money
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Save Rainwater!

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Use rain barrels to collect water from your roof!  Use this water for plants and gardens and save money on your water bill.

Tags: action, Catholic, consumption, save money, Tips, water
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Fill it up!

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Fill your dishwasher before running it.  Automatic dishwashers use less water than washing dishes by hand, especially when they are full.

Tags: action, Catholic, climate change, reducing CO2, save energy
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Turn Off Computers

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Save energy by turning off individual computers at night and setting network systems to low-power sleep modes.  Shutting down just one computer and monitor system can save up to $100 annually.

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Avoid the Bags!

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Consider reusable containers for leftovers (even from restaurants!) and for packing your lunch instead of disposable plastic bags. Containers that you can use over again will reduce emissions from producing plastic bags and be cheaper, too!

Tags: action, Catholic, environment, natural alternatives, recycle, save energy
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Go Small!

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Use your toaster oven or microwave oven instead of a conventional oven and you can consume 50 % less energy, plus it will keep your kitchen cooler in the summer.

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Don’t rush!

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

When sending packages, select ground transportation. Overnight delivery burns the most fossil fuels per item—as much as six times less efficient than ground.

Tags: action, Catholic, reduce carbon footprint
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Two Sided Printing

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Be two-faced about it: use both sides of the paper! Many newer printers have two-sided printing capability, so use this as your default setting to save paper.

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Keep it cool!

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Ninety percent of the energy used for washing clothes is for heating the water. Set your washing machine dial to cold water only and save both money and energy.

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